1700 - On the Proper and Perverse Use of Whips Among Christians
This book is titled, History of Flagellants. On the Proper and Perverse Use of Whips among Christians. That should be enough to pique some interest. Some further details: Boileau describes individuals and groups who took flagellation to extremes, going far beyond moderate self-discipline. He mentions some who whipped themselves until they bled profusely, even to the point of unconsciousness. While Boileau condemns any association of flagellation with pleasure, he acknowledges that some individuals, particularly within certain heretical sects, engaged in practices that blurred the lines between religious devotion and sexual gratification. He mentions instances of flagellation rituals that involved nudity and ecstatic states. Boileau suggests that excessive flagellation could lead to mental instability and even demonic possession. He describes cases where individuals became so obsessed with self-punishment that they lost touch with reality and exhibited erratic behavior. This is about as spicy as a book from 1700 gets.
Boileau, Jacques, French theologian etc., (1635-1716). History flagellantium. De recto et perverso flagrorum usu apud Christianos. Ex antiquis Scripturae, Patrum, Pontificum, Conciliorum, & Scriptorum Profanorum monumentis cum cura & fide expressa. Paris: apud Joannem Anisson. In 8° [8], (XVIII) 341, (IXX) pp. In a contemporary leather binding with gilt spine text, gilt spine decoration and red splashed cuts. Marbled front pages. Multiple book stamps from grand Seminary of Dijon on opening pages. Light marginalia p. 100. Full index. Excellent condition.
This book is titled, History of Flagellants. On the Proper and Perverse Use of Whips among Christians. That should be enough to pique some interest. Some further details: Boileau describes individuals and groups who took flagellation to extremes, going far beyond moderate self-discipline. He mentions some who whipped themselves until they bled profusely, even to the point of unconsciousness. While Boileau condemns any association of flagellation with pleasure, he acknowledges that some individuals, particularly within certain heretical sects, engaged in practices that blurred the lines between religious devotion and sexual gratification. He mentions instances of flagellation rituals that involved nudity and ecstatic states. Boileau suggests that excessive flagellation could lead to mental instability and even demonic possession. He describes cases where individuals became so obsessed with self-punishment that they lost touch with reality and exhibited erratic behavior. This is about as spicy as a book from 1700 gets.
Boileau, Jacques, French theologian etc., (1635-1716). History flagellantium. De recto et perverso flagrorum usu apud Christianos. Ex antiquis Scripturae, Patrum, Pontificum, Conciliorum, & Scriptorum Profanorum monumentis cum cura & fide expressa. Paris: apud Joannem Anisson. In 8° [8], (XVIII) 341, (IXX) pp. In a contemporary leather binding with gilt spine text, gilt spine decoration and red splashed cuts. Marbled front pages. Multiple book stamps from grand Seminary of Dijon on opening pages. Light marginalia p. 100. Full index. Excellent condition.
This book is titled, History of Flagellants. On the Proper and Perverse Use of Whips among Christians. That should be enough to pique some interest. Some further details: Boileau describes individuals and groups who took flagellation to extremes, going far beyond moderate self-discipline. He mentions some who whipped themselves until they bled profusely, even to the point of unconsciousness. While Boileau condemns any association of flagellation with pleasure, he acknowledges that some individuals, particularly within certain heretical sects, engaged in practices that blurred the lines between religious devotion and sexual gratification. He mentions instances of flagellation rituals that involved nudity and ecstatic states. Boileau suggests that excessive flagellation could lead to mental instability and even demonic possession. He describes cases where individuals became so obsessed with self-punishment that they lost touch with reality and exhibited erratic behavior. This is about as spicy as a book from 1700 gets.
Boileau, Jacques, French theologian etc., (1635-1716). History flagellantium. De recto et perverso flagrorum usu apud Christianos. Ex antiquis Scripturae, Patrum, Pontificum, Conciliorum, & Scriptorum Profanorum monumentis cum cura & fide expressa. Paris: apud Joannem Anisson. In 8° [8], (XVIII) 341, (IXX) pp. In a contemporary leather binding with gilt spine text, gilt spine decoration and red splashed cuts. Marbled front pages. Multiple book stamps from grand Seminary of Dijon on opening pages. Light marginalia p. 100. Full index. Excellent condition.